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May 7, 2012 3:28 PM
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While Itsuki has ruined he changes with Saori, Iketani meets a suspicious girl. So the question is, did she gave him her number because of the street racer thing or because she liked him?

As about the idiot with the Civic. I certainly won't cry over him. And wtf was he looking at his car so sad when a minute ago didn't mind crushing as long as he takes the other guy with him? Freaking hypocrite.
Jan 3, 2015 5:43 PM
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Feel no sympathy for the dirty driver with the Civic. That girl seems a bit suspicious..
Mar 25, 2015 1:52 PM
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Senpai knows how to get the ladies.

Monad said:
And wtf was he looking at his car so sad when a minute ago didn't mind crushing as long as he takes the other guy with him? Freaking hypocrite.

Exactly.
May 25, 2015 4:48 AM
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Disappointing. That guy literally tried to kill Iketani and his friends and what does he do ? Offer him a pass to the hospital...
Seeing a seinen tag, I expected at least some deaths or real injuries. I mean that's far from being a safe sport. And if one guy deserved such a thing it was this bastard.
Really unsatisfying end to this match.

And Iketani got played, this "romance" doesn't bode well.
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Nov 25, 2015 12:42 AM
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YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!!! FUCK OFF EG6!

Moka Sato, you are so beautiful <3

Iketani: My face wasn't this close to any woman other than mother. She smell so nice.- I can just replace Iketani by myself, exactly same as my point of view. The song was really nice when Moka untied her hair.

New ED is not bad but I prefer the previous one much.
Jan 19, 2016 1:49 AM
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ekla said:
YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!!! FUCK OFF EG6!

Moka Sato, you are so beautiful <3

Iketani: My face wasn't this close to any woman other than mother. She smell so nice.- I can just replace Iketani by myself, exactly same as my point of view. The song was really nice when Moka untied her hair.

New ED is not bad but I prefer the previous one much.
What a fulfilling life he has led thus far xD


May 15, 2016 2:49 PM
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I'm sure the new girl is a crazy good driver or some shit, it would be a good change to have a race against a girl
May 16, 2016 1:29 PM
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Great episode and lol that ending! Pretty lovely development, also a new ED! Interesting, let's see what's next!
Jan 11, 2017 6:39 AM
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Even if he's a jerk, it's kinda sad seeing him like that
But serve you right I guess
He must learn it the hard way or he won't learn it at all

Well I'll keep my fedora then
Saori didn't deserve it xD

Men are such simple creatures xD
I guess it's still spring
Not sure if that woman is good for him
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Sep 24, 2017 11:21 AM

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While Itsuki had some bad luck, things are looking good for Kouichirou, almost too good...

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Oct 11, 2017 3:25 AM

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Who knew you could meet an angel in the afternoon under the Mount Kamameshi billboard...

MAN, this was FUNNY. I've been waiting for Iketani to get some spotlight. This is just what he needed.

Also, I totes need the name of the insert song for this episode.
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Dec 22, 2017 1:14 AM

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I don't know about you guys but Mako is hot asf!!! It was love at first sight LMAO
Feb 17, 2018 8:43 AM

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makes me flipping mad that the eg6 guy never got any reprimand for what he did. they offered to take him to the hospital and they comforted him?! THE FK! he tried to bump all of you, not caring what happened and the only reason his car was messed up was because of his own messed up decision to "tie" the game by sending them both downhill! good episode though, i really really wanted takumi to win and i thought that he would lose but that last minute swerve to the left was perfect. he dodged him so well.
a little irked that itsuki said that he didn't need a girlfriend anyways, like was that all you saw from saori? that she was girlfriend material? he didn't think that she needed an apology or a visit the most?
liked the song that played in mako's scene, "see you my best love". like the new ending song too, though it's missing the bang from the first ending song. one of the best things about watching 90's anime is the music itself, big fan of that.
Aug 30, 2018 5:05 AM

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Now that's what I call cheap development. That Shingo guy almost made Iketani crash, then he proceeded to make Itsuki crash, even though he realized he was with a passenger, and sent him to the hospital, he could've killed him. And as if this wasn't enough, he continued with his underhanded schemes and almost made Takumi crash during the race, and when he realized he was going to lose he decided that it would be better to crash together than to lose. He. Is. The. Worst.

It was so satisfying to see him crashing by himself, but it was so little that he wasn't even as hurt as Itsuki, and to make things worse, Iketani acted like a fool, treating him with courtesy, and offering help, just like he never did anything. Call it good sportsmanship if you want, but this only works when both sides are decent, and this was insufferable. He could do what a decent human being would, and tell his friends at the finish line that he crashed, and needed help. He was fine to the point of waiting for it, but Iketani had to play the fool and act like a stupid, I mean, like a "good guy" with someone that could've killed him and his friends. Were we supposed to feel sorry for him or something? With those tears, and stuff, what a joke. I hope we don't have to see this Shingo again so soon. But at least there was a nice meeting at the end, it would be wild if that lady was a street racer herself, and a good one too. Also Itsuki is annoying, and the new ED is nice.
Sep 26, 2018 6:25 PM

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Wow, Takumi is a beast when he gets serious!

HapHazrD said:
Disappointing. That guy literally tried to kill Iketani and his friends and what does he do ? Offer him a pass to the hospital...


What did you expect? Iketani mocking him? Laughing his ass off as that Shingo crashed himself? Sending him off the cliff? That guy just got hit really hard on his pride, there's no better punishment than that. Sure the guy was cocky and could have caused some casualties, but that doesn't mean he deserves to die or something like that. Iketani did the right thing there.
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Dec 19, 2018 2:29 PM
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Haha a pussy left and a pussy arrived. Iketani ma man, she seems a little sus tho. But man this sure was takumis episode
Jan 3, 2019 10:29 AM

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Love it when Takumi gets serious.

I don't feel sorry for that Shingo guy when he tried to smash his car with Takumi's so the race can be a draw.

Apr 28, 2019 9:00 AM

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_Poochyena_ said:

Also, I totes need the name of the insert song for this episode.

You can see them in the ending credits
Jun 16, 2019 6:17 PM
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Ah, I'm glad Takumi beat that asshole, he went pretty crazy though, the car got damn damaged. Hmm, the guy at the end seems to be pretty happy about getting her number.
Mar 25, 2020 6:58 AM
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Well deserved for the guy, Takumi was epic
Apr 8, 2020 3:09 PM

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Ahhh mannn wish the EG6 had crashed harder... prick shud have died kmt...
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Jun 8, 2020 9:06 AM

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Shingo lost "duct tape deathmatch" because of falling into his own trap. ;D Takumi showed that his skills are simply majestic. ;-)

Itsuki seems to have lost a girl he liked. On the other hand, Iketani met a girl and fell for her immediately. I wonder if she gave him her phone number because she liked or because she saw "Akina Speed Racers" logo on his car. I hope both, lol. Maybe she another professional racer that wants to have a duel with AE86?
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Jul 14, 2020 1:59 PM

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Considering Takumi's facial expressions, I am mildly surprised Shingo got off that easily. Then again, Takumi's moral victory was even more overwhelming than his actual one. Not once did he succumb to Shingo's tactics.

That was some reckless racing by Takumi. Creative use of guardrails, though.
Aug 8, 2020 6:51 PM
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I wanted them to talk so much smack to that red car guy. But they're better people than I am, I guess.

Some of Takumi's driving methods didn't seem...plausible.
Nov 13, 2020 12:21 PM

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Good. That dirty driver got what he deserved. Iketani met a cute girl all right haha
Jan 17, 2021 1:08 PM

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OMFG he dodged the crash!! OMG OMG!! THAT WAS SO COOL!

Iketani, this is your chance!!!

Apr 12, 2021 11:16 PM

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Damn Takumi really managed to pull an awesome win here even if it costed him a little scratching on the car

Really awesome series so far
May 13, 2021 6:19 AM
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I like how Takumi is changing trough the episodes more and more. So im interested how he will envolve after this episode... and how he will deal with the fact that he's becoming a streetracer.

And I think there is a third love story knocking on the door. :0
Feb 18, 2022 5:13 PM

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Ikatani really did it she said her name was Mako damn good for him man 😩
Oct 28, 2022 2:13 PM
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What a goddamn race the eurobeat was beautiful as well just proves that takumi is a god
Very very happy for iketani as well
Also the op is class
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Oct 29, 2022 1:45 PM

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Takumi's gone mad and he doesn't care how the 86 looks just as it's fast, He did just plan on taking both himself and Takumi down instead this dumbass took it upon himself classic Takumi able to do the unthinkable dodging the last second

Is this the unspoken rizz that they're talking about come on Iketani don't mess this up.
Dec 21, 2022 1:53 PM
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the rage you dream bit was spectacular but you know that,
also shingo being humbled and not being blinded by arrogance is pretty cool
Jan 22, 2023 6:38 AM

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the EG6 driver gotta be crazy as hell, at least he got a taste of his own. takumi's rage tho.
new chick definitely seems interesting.

also, it seems the cgi got a huge upgrade, it looked really good for it's time.
Feb 25, 2023 10:19 AM
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Otro oponente derrotado por el 8-6.
May 22, 2023 5:15 PM
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I LAUGHED SO HARD MAN THERE'S NO WAY πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
Jun 23, 2023 2:04 PM
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ahhh the skills~
also is that girl some street racer or smth i mea i thik so she givig off the VIEZ
Jul 3, 2023 8:37 AM
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estuvo súper intensa la carrera contra shingo,y sí me quede con las ganas de que se cayera y se matara pero tal vez era demasiado jeje
Jul 3, 2023 11:11 AM

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Ikatami... Really ios clueless.
Jul 29, 2023 4:47 AM

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Mmhmm, even in midst of a heated battle, however much resentment you may have towards your opponent, humanity shall prosper. This is what this episode strongly dictates and I love it very much!

It seems Takumi wasn't aware of his "driver" personality, perhaps it was what Nakazato had said, his 'Innate driving sense' had taken over and controlling his car.
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Oct 22, 2023 11:00 AM
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When the end credits scene plays after the EG6 crashes, it's simply magical.
Oct 25, 2023 1:31 AM
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MC since & reasons left the field...
Nov 10, 2023 6:25 PM

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CALL ME EVIL CALL ME WHAT YOU WHAT, KARMA MADE ITS WAY TO SHINGO

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Feel no sympathy for the dirty driver with the Civic.

Worded perfectly. Dirty driver with a smashed Civic now

& for Iketani
THAT BOY COOKED WITHOUT EVEN COOKIN πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ & she’s A DIME 🚨🀀
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new ed.
takumi wins because shingo is dumb and tries a double suicide
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Bro got what he deserved.

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